2027 Election: Ex-PDP Senator Endorses Tinubu for President, Gives Reason

• In a trending interview, Biodun Olujimi, a former deputy governor of Ekiti, declared her support for President Bola Tinubu's second term
• Olujimi revealed the reason for endorsing Tinubu for president ahead of the 2027 election and also opened up on her current relationship with her rival, Ayo Fayose
• The former senator who dumped the Peoples Democratic Party for the ruling APC in Ekiti state revealed her major goal

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

A former deputy governor of Ekiti state, Senator Biodun Olujimi, has publicly endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership, praising his bold decision-making and unwavering commitment to transformative policies.

Tinubu should continue his good works - Olujimi

According to her, the shared objective is to ensure the continuity of governance at both state and federal levels, with President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji being supported for second terms.

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She said:

“I think the goal is to get the president to continue with his good works and ensure that a second time is given to him so that he can complete whatever he has started.

“And that the governor of Ekiti should also continue the good works and the humility and extreme commitment he has to Ekiti state. I believe if both of us can achieve that, then we would have done well.”

The former lawmaker said her recent defection to the APC was motivated by her admiration for President Tinubu’s ability to take bold decisions and remain committed to them, even under pressure.

Olujimi added that the bold and tough decisions are already producing results.

My relationship with Fayose is cordial - Olujimi

Speaking on her relationship with ex-governor Ayo Fayose, the former Senate minority leader revealed that both of them are united in their political direction following her defection to the APC.

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Olujimi and Fayose's long-standing rivalry had defined Ekiti PDP politics for years.

But speaking during an interview on Beyond the Headlines, a TVC programme aired on Monday, July 28, Olujimi said:

“I think it’s perfect. What is important is that we’re working towards the same goal.”

Nigerians react as Olijimi endorses Tinubu

Nigerans have reacted to Olujimi's endorsement of Tinubu's second term bid. Legit.ng compiled a few reactions from the comment section on Facebook below;

Mulero Ademola wrote:

"This hustle hard ooo.

"Many average men and women of the past have now joined the poor group."

Ademeso Victor predicted:

"With the coming together of all these characters in APC ,Tinubu will certainly win his second term.

"But APC will explode before 2031 presidential election."

Peter Musa stated:

"Why not cordial, because two of you are dancing to the tune of the present government."

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Mohammed Danjuma wrote:

"You don't have conscience only care for your stomach and pocket."

Read more about Ekiti politics here:

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• 2027 election: APC governors endorse Tinubu as party’s sole candidate
• Breaking: Fayose’s ex-deputy gov dumps PDP, gives reason

Fayose storms APC rally with PDP-branded cap

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that former Ekiti state governor Ayodele Fayose endorsed Tinubu for a second term in office.

Fayose had stormed the APC rally with his branded PDP cap, adding that he remained a member of the PDP and would not dump the party for the APC.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng